Do you need financial help repairing or replacing your roof, gutters or downspouts? The City has a new program that may be able to help you! There is a special portion of the grants set aside for senior citizen homeowners, and another portion is set aside for northwest quadrant homes.

The MNA is conducting its annual membership drive. Renewal forms were recently mailed. We ask you return them by Wednesday February 4, 2015 either by mail to 411 Seneca Parkway, Rochester, NY 14613, or at the town hall meeting that evening. We also encourage you to reach out to your friends and neighbors to encourage them to support our endeavors. If you have any further questions, please contact Enrica Fleming, Chair of the Membership Committee at 458-3460 or by email at info@maplewood.org. A membership form can be downloaded at the following link: Membership Form.

The MNA is also looking for participation on the Board of Directors and various committees. Without your involvement several committees, as well as future initiatives and projects, will be in jeopardy. If you would like more information regarding serving as a director or on a committee please contact Bill Collins, President of MNA, at 458-3460 or president@maplewood.org.

The RPD has distributed a list of serious crimes committed in the northwest for October. It is grouped by “PSA”, which is a geographic division of the City that RPD uses. Maplewood is partially in PSA 43 and 44. Click here for October 2014 Crime Stats

Also, if you or someone you know have been looking for housing, the City would like to know about your experiences and any problems you had. Click here to participate. This survey also has additional questions if you’re involved in the real estate industry.

The City will be picking up loose leaves left by the curb starting November 3 for streets south of Ridgeway. Leaf pickup is the following week for streets north of Ridgeway. Here’s a list of FAQ’s for leaf collection:

Rochester Walk! is a NYS-grant funded, City of Rochester initiative designed to get residents walking in their neighborhoods. With the joint efforts of the UR Center for Community Health and Action for a Better Community, Rochester Walks! worked with local residents to establish walking routes in neighborhoods around the city including in the Dewey/Driving Park area. These walking routes are all clearly marked with signage as well as sneaker stencils on the sidewalk to guide you along the way. Also featured on the Rochester Walks! routes are historical landmark plaques, describing notable people, places, and events in each neighborhood. Read More →

Girl Scout Troup forming in the Northwest

Maplewood Historic Home Tour on break in 2014

The Maplewood Neighborhood Association is taking a break in the year 2014. We’ll be back in 2015 to highlight and showcase our beautiful Maplewood historic homes!

New Office Space Needed by the MNA!

The Maplewood Neighborhood Association is losing the lease for our office space! If anyone knows about available (and inexpensive) office or commercial space in Maplewood, please email president@maplewood.org.

Participate in Bike Week 2014

For all the bicyclists in Maplewood (and potential bicyclists), check out all the events for the upcoming BIKE WEEK in Rochester! Just get out there and ride – you’ll be glad you did! rochesterbikeweek.blogspot.com